Buckfastleigh7 days agoCar fire sparks delays on main roadNobody was injured in the fire which led to delays on the eastbound carriageway.7 days ago7 days agoSteam railway fires up trains for winter galaVisitors get the chance to ride behind a mix of heritage locomotives in a beautiful setting.7 days ago11 Nov 2025Major road closed due to bridge defectThe eastbound direction is shut between Lower Dean and Buckfastleigh.11 Nov 202510 Oct 2025Flames visible for miles from moorland blazeCrews used wildfire beaters to contain the flames which stretched about 490ft (150m) at Rippon Tor.10 Oct 202514 Sep 2025Upgraded defibrillator can now be used on childrenThe life-saving medical device is located near the Rangers Football Club in Buckfastleigh.14 Sep 20254 Aug 2025Campaign to change route of Dartmoor's Abbot's WayA Devon author claims a walk supposedly used by medieval monks is wrong and maps need changing.4 Aug 202510 Dec 2024Free Christmas meals offered to those in needThe council-led initiative sees those in need who sign up delivered a free Christmas meal.10 Dec 202415 Sep 2024'Alarming decline' in horseshoe bats in Devon townObservers say there has been a sharp drop in the number of greater horseshoe bats in Buckfastleigh15 Sep 202414 Sep 2024Fundraiser aims to revamp town Christmas lightsBuckfastleigh Town Council says its Christmas lights are old, redundant and beyond safe use.14 Sep 2024...
